Rustic Raft Artisan Flatbreads (Printable)

Artisan flatbreads topped with assorted meats, cheeses, and fresh sides, ideal for gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Flatbreads

01 - 3 large rectangular flatbreads (lavash, naan, or ciabatta style)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Meats

04 - 4 ounces prosciutto
05 - 4 ounces salami
06 - 4 ounces smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
07 - 4 ounces soppressata or chorizo

→ Cheeses

08 - 4 ounces brie, sliced
09 - 4 ounces aged cheddar, sliced
10 - 4 ounces manchego, sliced
11 - 3.5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

→ Accompaniments

12 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - ½ cup marinated olives
15 - ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
16 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
17 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Brush flatbreads evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic, then warm in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly crisped.
03 - Place warm flatbreads spaced apart on a large wooden board or platter, creating 'rafts'.
04 - Generously alternate layers of assorted meats and cheeses on each flatbread for a visually appealing presentation.
05 - Fill the spaces between flatbread rafts with grapes, cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, and roasted red peppers.
06 - Top with fresh basil leaves and provide honey or fig jam on the side for drizzling or dipping.
07 - Invite guests to tear off pieces of flatbread topped with their preferred ingredients.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It looks far more impressive than the fifteen minutes it takes to assemble, making you the hero of any table.
  • Everyone builds their own bites, so picky eaters and adventurous ones alike find something to love.
  • The contrast of warm crispy flatbread against cool, creamy cheese and bright fruit keeps your palate dancing.
02 -
  • If you assemble this more than 30 minutes ahead, the flatbread absorbs moisture and loses its crispness; warmth is your ally here, so assemble closer to serving time.
  • The magic happens when someone discovers that drizzling honey over the pungent blue cheese creates this unexpected sweet-salty moment—don't hide that possibility by leaving the honey tucked away.
03 -
  • Slice your cheeses while they're still cool so they hold their shape; they'll soften just enough from the warm flatbread without melting into puddles.
  • The honey-drizzled brie moment is peak flavor—whisper this secret to someone at the table and watch their face light up when they try it.
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